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72,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to body at the front of the vehicle. Both sides in front of the tyres.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Slight play in the steering rack
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper marker light - non op
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative belt loose (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S and O/S ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rest of exhaust very rusted (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
movement / play in ALL FOUR propshaft U/Js
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Battery insecure
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
return pipe from injector No1 weeping
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S179 TCF is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S179 TCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S179 TCF registered?
S179 TCF is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1999.
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